Objective: In this video and/or step by step walkthrough, you’ll learn about the methods of manipulating existing 2D takeoff shapes
Select an Assembly
Select an Assembly with some takeoff shapes drawn
Left click on the name of the assembly to select it
Note: All take off shapes for that assembly will appear with their proper display colors. All take off shapes from other assemblies will appear in the background, but be grayed out
Manipulate Shapes
Left click on an individual shape to produce the context menu above it
You can also click and drag to select multiple shapes but the context menu will only appear when one shape is selected
Note: To undo that selection, left click anywhere on the background image
Context Menu – Duplicate or Copy
Select the Duplicate (copy) button the context menu
This give you another identical copy of that existing take off shape that you can left click, drag and place in another area as many times as you like
To exit the duplication mode, hit ESC on your keyboard
Delete a Shape
To delete the new shape or any shape left click on the shape, then hit delete from the toolbar
Measurements Button
From the Context Menu, click the Show Measurements button
This shows the dimensions of all perimeter lengths and the area
If you deselect and reselect the shape the show measurements tool will remain enabled until disabled by clicking on the icon once again
Reflect Vertically
To reflect the shape vertically over its horizontal axis, click the Reflect Vertical button
Flip the shape back by clicking the reflect vertical button once again
Reflect Horizontally
To reflect the shape horizontally over its vertical axis, click the Reflect Horizontally button
Again, to flip the shape back, click the reflect horizontally button once again
Rotate
To rotate a shape, click the Rotate Button and drag your mouse clockwise or counterclockwise to rotate the shape
Once to the desired point, left click to exit you from the rotate functionality
Shape Manipulation – Length Shape
Select a length assembly in your bid tree
Click a single length shape and a toolbar will appear where you can perform much of the same functionality
Length Shape – Duplication
Click the duplicate button, then left click to place a duplicate as many times as you like
To exit the duplication mode, hit ESC on your keyboard
You can delete that shape by selecting it and hitting delete on the toolbar
Note: You also have the ability to show measurements, see length dimensions, reflect the shape vertically over its horizontal axis or horizontally over its vertical axis and also rotate from the same toolbar. Please see video for demonstration
Shape Manipulation – Count Shape
When you select a count shape assembly in the bid tree, no context menu appears
Change Shape Location
When a shape is selected you can left click hold and drag to change the sheets location
Release the left click the shape will no longer drag and will rest in place
Segment Terminators
Left click on a segment terminator for the perimeter lines, then hold and drag into position
Add a Break Point
Right-click anywhere on the perimeter and add a break point or another segment terminator that you can use to further manipulate and change to take off shape
You can use the same functionality for a line or area shape. Please see video for demonstration
Select Multiple Shapes
Left click and drag a lasso around multiple shapes to select them
Because you have selected multiple shapes, no context menu will appear. You can use the toolbar tools to reflect vertically, reflect horizontally, rotate, copy & paste, delete, undo and redo (your last action)
These tools will effect all selected shapes when used from the toolbar
Please see video for demonstration
Count Shape – Toolbar Tools
Count shape does not have a context menu, however, you can use the toolbar to copy & paste
